I can't say enough great things about Matt. He absolutely saved me this week…read more My Lenovo laptop completely failed to boot after a graphics driver cleanup utility corrupted the Windows boot configuration and recovery environment. The system was stuck in a recovery loop, BitLocker was triggered, and Windows wouldn't load or even reliably enter repair mode. Multiple shops I called said it would take several days just to diagnose the issue. Matt turned it around in essentially one day. He was able to manually access the system, unlock BitLocker, repair the corrupted boot configuration, rebuild the necessary Windows files, and get the machine fully operational again -- without wiping my data. That was critical, as I had local files that weren't backed up to the cloud. Beyond the technical expertise, what impressed me most was: * Clear communication * Fast turnaround * Extremely reasonable pricing * No upselling, no unnecessary "reinstall everything" approach He diagnosed the real issue quickly and fixed it correctly the first time. If you're an independent contractor who depends on your machine daily, or you run a small to mid-sized business and need reliable, competent IT support, Matt is exactly who you want on your side. Look no further. Highly, highly recommend.

Tremendous knowledge and service of all things computer related whether building a high powered…read moremachine, getting your network tuned, advising on purchases and designing your technology solutions. Takes the time to make sure your questions are fully answered and understood. Fully recommend with no hesitation.

I have reviewed John before, not sure why my two rave reviews are not showing…read more I don't live in Chicago any more and had a recent issue with my computer. Worried about having to find a new computer guy I called John and was glad to find out that he is able to log on to my computer remotely via the internet. As usual he was very effective in solving all my problems. Thanks, John!

Very awesome did a great job took his time explaining stuff was very kind answer questionsread more

Chicago Northshore Mac & PC (formerly Lapin) provided first class service. I was having problems…read moresyncing my MacBook Pro and iPhone. Brian explained the adjustments needed as he efficiently sorted the issues, answering my questions concisely and clearly. Most important, the devices now sync perfectly. This is a quality company, providing excellent service at reasonable fees. CNS Mac & PC earned five stars.

I take my MacBook Pro to Jett at Lapin/CNS. Hardward, software, dongles, and getting data off of my…read moreold PCs has been done quickly and with care. I trust Jett and his team.

Have a 64GB iPhone 5s whose battery is down to 20% health. Figured to make it usable before passing…read moreit on. Shopped around before coming back to Gadgetworks. Location is close to home with parking on the street - no appointment needed - walk in. They said they could honor the Yelp $15 for $30 (otherwise Yelp check in can get you 10% off) just by mentioning it rather than purchasing it through Yelp (and the shop losing fees to Yelp). $27 including tax for new battery in iPhone within 45 minutes (ran errands and came back), hard to beat anywhere.

I came there to fix a broken ipad screen but then I had to come back in because the new screen that…read morethey put on was falling off and the glue was sticking out. I got the screen reglued and now it is a month later and my ipad screen is hanging on by a thread. Like I had to come in a second time because they did not do it properly the first time and they did not even do it properly the second time. I am taking my service to the apple store.

This was the first time I used Scott's services. He came…read morehighly recommended and I now understand why. He was responsive and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to fix my computer In a few hours which was so helpful. As most people are I'm dependent upon my computer to work. I highly recommend his services.

Scott the Tech Doctor is a superbly competent and conscientious computer professional. Scott did…read morean excellent job of transferring critical data from my 2015 Dell Tower to my new Dell standalone, and making sure that all of my programs were operational with correct settings. Scott even transferred the licenses for certain software from my old to my new computer, saving me countless hours in figuring out how to do this. Further, Scott was an excellent teacher in educating me about the differences between all the varieties of webmail and corresponding apps. Finally, Scott's rates are reasonable and he is super efficient.

Efficient and quick. Accomplished what we needed, to replace the end points in each room from RJ11…read more(phone) to RJ45 (ethernet) ports. Also installed a central patch panel. Started using them this week and everything works great.

I went to Nestech Computers, Inc. because I had an issue with my PC. The owner, Raymond Vasciannie…read more(goes by Sean), recommended a new motherboard, as he said my current NZXT N7 Z490 was dead. I found a compatible, refurbished model online (Z590), which he installed, and returned my PC. Shortly after, Raymond reached out, asking for details on my old motherboard, claiming he had a similar client issue. This was unusual given that my motherboard model is rare. Later, I discovered a Facebook listing posted by Raymond, selling an NZXT N7 Z490 marked as "used"--posted shortly after our conversation. I later found out that the same listing was made on OfferUp. I grew suspicious, as the listing perfectly matched the markings on my old, dead board. When I asked him to return my old motherboard back, he agreed and immediately deleted the listing. He returned my motherboard but insisted that he'd sold another client's board, denying that the listing was of my board. Despite clear evidence, he stuck to this story and dismissed my concerns. This experience has raised serious concerns about Raymond's honesty and integrity in handling client property. I'd advise caution to anyone considering Nestech Computers, Inc., as I believe my trust in Raymond was severely misplaced.

I first came here in the early 2000s shortly after Kris opened on Sheridan, a short walk from my…read morehome. I went to him several times after and was sad when he closed that location in 2017. Fortunately, I haven't had any problems that required attention since about 2015 until today when my computer lost its sound driver. After an online search, I found that Kris was now just a short distance away in Evanston. He was able to re-install the driver and update a couple other things I needed in a short time and at a reasonable rate.

Kristofer Luck fixed my computer, replaced my battery - all for a very reasonable price. He is my…read morenew computer person since I moved to Evanston from Chicago. Don't hesitate. A real find.

Absolutely. They were so helpful cleaning the viruses off my laptop. They also got rid of spywareread more

My computer popped up with a BitLocker Key screen and my laptop did not have a BitLocker key so I…read moreknew I was going to have completely wipe the hard drive and start over. After trying multiple different ways, I decided to just let professionals handle it. Isaiah did an incredible job. From the time I dropped it off until they called to tell me it was done - it too around an hour! They will definitely be my go to for any IT issues.

Very professional, patient and kind service, at a fair price…read more I highly recommend Lebowitz I.T. services.

I have used the services of Lebowitz IT Services and Mark Lebowitz the owner has helped me with my…read morecomputer needs over the past several years. Mark Lebowitz is extremely knowledgeable and professional and a pleasure to work with. He solves and fixes whatever problem there is quickly and expertly. I would highly recommend uses his services!

Excellent and fast service. I came as a walk-in and was helped immediately! Before bringing my Acer…read morelaptop in here, I had shipped it to the manufacturer for repair and was hit with a total BS $1200 quote. I brought it to Chicago Computerland and was over the moon when Alex fixed the problem right in front of me in less than 10 minutes for next to nothing. I will definitely be coming back if I ever have an issue again. Saved me a LOT of time and money.

My computer was making the saddest noises and wouldn't turn on. Normally I have a friend who is my…read moreFixer Of All Things but he's in no condition to help right now. I called Computerland and brought the problem child in. Alex diagnosed the problem right on the spot and in less than 10 minutes I was on my way. He was knowledgeable, friendly and his prices are very fair. The next time my PC acts up again, I already know who to call. Save yourself time and headaches and call Alex first.